Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Assertion (A):	\(Cu^{2+}\) iodide is not known.
Reason (R):	\(Cu^{2+}\) oxidises \(I^-\) to iodine.

1.	Both (A) and (R) are True, and (R) is the correct explanation of the (A).
2.	Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3.	(A) is not True but (R) is True.
4.	Both (A) and (R) are False.

Hint: C

u^{2 +}

oxidises

I^{-}

to iodine.

Iodide ions are strong reducing agents. Therefore, Copper (II) Iodide is converted into Cu₂I₂ and I₂. C

u^{2 +}

oxidises

I^{-}

to iodine is also a correct explanation

2CuI₂

\to

Cu₂I₂ + I₂

Hence, both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.